What Is Look Up and Live?
Look Up and Live is a free, interactive online map that shows the location of overhead powerlines across Australia. It’s designed to help workers, builders, and owner builders identify electrical hazards before starting work near powerlines.
This tool is commonly used during early site setup, delivery planning, and any time scaffolding, tall equipment, or excavation near posts is involved.
Why You Need It
Overhead powerlines pose a serious risk of:
- Electrocution
- Severe injury
- Equipment damage
- Fire or outages
Look Up and Live helps prevent these risks by ensuring you’re aware of nearby electrical infrastructure before construction or deliveries begin. It’s especially important for:
- Crane or scaffold work
- Driveway deliveries
- Temporary site fencing or sheds
How to Use the Tool
1. Go to: https://www.byda.com.au/look-up-and-live/
2. Scroll to the yellow button labelled “View Map” and click it
3. Accept the terms and conditions
4. Use the search bar to enter your site address
5. Your property will appear on the map with surrounding powerlines and poles clearly marked
- Refer to the legend in the top right to identify poles, wires, and line types
6. Click the printer icon
7. Fill out:
- Map title (e.g. “Your Project Address – Powerline Identification”)
- Layout: choose landscape or portrait
- Format: PDF preferred
8. Save the file to your computer
Once Uploaded
Once completed, upload the map image to your Document's library and then click the
orange “Mark Complete” button to move to the next step in your construction workflow.
